"Navehya!!" I heard Savannah scream my name frightfully making me rise from my sleeping position alarmed

Soon as I did though, I felt a sudsy and creamy sensation scatter across my face and instantly realized she just pied my face with whip cream.

Ugh, I can't even leave her ass to sleep.

As I wiped the pie from my face, I saw her laughing and I was instantly tempted to rip the covers off me and chase after her. Shaking my head I made the mental note to get her back later and blindly walked around her to find the bathroom. After almost slipping, I successfully found it and washed my face with a wet towel. Once I finished, I walked to my bed to see her cleaning up and smiled knowing she at least felt bad.

"Thank you." I huffed and she rolled her eyes without looking at me

I grinned and walked out the room to the dining room and sat at the side table that held all my mail. It was piled with other high classed companies requesting to combine our businesses, and I scrunched my nose ignoring them completely. The company was doing well on it's own and I didn't want to keep bringing people in. They always felt entitled to claim us and our success without acknowledging their own company and how it was before the deal. It irritated me.

As I continued to go through them, I heard my phone ding and looked to it confusingly.

I didn't get work emails on Sundays.

Before I could open it though, Savannah came out of my room with an annoyed expression. God what was it now?

"Can we get ready now?" She pleaded and I looked at her with a scowl

I just woke up and she wanted to go clubbing already.

"It literally just turned 6, we're not going this early." I finalized, turning my attention to the stack of papers between my fingers

Suddenly, I heard her footsteps and lifted my eyelids partially to see her standing by the clock that hung on the wall.

"Either your clock is fast or you're blind because it's 8:19." She responded which made me crane my neck forward, not believing her

"It's what time?! I slept for that long?" I asked, my eyes bulging as I realized she was right

I took a nap around 4 and my naps usually lasted about 2 hours. How did I sleep this late?

"Yeah, you did, and you've also left me alone for that long. So come on so we can get dressed." She replied and I rolled my eyes

Maybe I should've stayed in bed for a little longer. I didn't completely feel the same urgency she felt when it came to clubbing anymore. It was like the idea of having sweaty bodies dancing around me didn't appease me anymore. Especially since those same sweaty bodies would be drunk and possibly high.

Not wanting to bring that up though, I decided to counter her pleads with a more appealing excuse.

"Girl you do know that I just can't leave like this. 'Ms. Robinson from FR Inc.' can't go clubbing." I deadpanned sarcastically

It was true. I haven't been to the club in a while, and eventually the thought didn't even cross my mind. It was only when I had to pick Savannah up from the club or when she'd drunkenly stumble through the doorway when I'd remember the atmosphere and the tolls it could have on someone. The same tolls I basked in after my father's death.

Going back to that state wasn't exactly what I wanted to do.

"Hmm, I guess you're right, but you promised you're still going. So we'll have to find something for you to wear to disguise yourself." She remarked matter of factly and I blinked slowly since I didn't know if she was serious or not

How was she always unreadable at the wrong times?

"Why does that actually sound like a good idea?" I questioned hesitantly and she simply shrugged her shoulders in response

The gesture made me purse my lips thinking what could go wrong, and even though my brain came up with a million of them, my heart still agreed with her. It was time for me to get out of the house. I've been drowning myself in work just to get backlash and ridicule. It wasn't fair, but it also wasn't fair for me to unknowingly punish myself.

"Well... I guess we could then," I stated and walked to her room where she had dresses and shoes already lying over her bed

Damn she was prepared.

"Okay, what color? Red, pink or blue?" She asked cheerfully as she clasped her hands together

I looked between the dresses and the only difference between them was the color. They were all made out of the same sheer material and they were short. Not to mention, I could tell they they were all low cut, and well, I wasn't exactly small chested. I was quite the complete opposite.

I closed my eyes and blindly pointed to the pink one even though I inwardly hoped it would've been the red one. No, this was a part of the change. Once I finally opened my eyes, I looked up at Savannah who had her lips pursed looking at the pink dress.

"Hmm, I really thought you were going to choose the red one. Seems like you really have matured." She gushed and playfully wiped a tear from her eye

"That makes the two of us." I mumbled, sitting down in the black wheelie chair that sat next to her computer desk

Usually while I was at work, she'd make content on YouTube, and I could tell it was a good job for her since she had already gained about 10,000 followers since March.

When she finally turned around from grabbing a pair of black strappy heels, she handed me the dress and instructed me to get dressed in her bathroom in case I needed help. When she saw my hesitation though, she huffed and walked behind me and practically shoved me inside of the bathroom and closed the door for me.

I rolled my eyes at her but nonetheless stripped out of my tank top and shorts and stared at myself in the mirror for a while. The reflection that was staring back at me caught me off guard since lately when I'd get dressed, I'd be in a hurry to get to work. Now that I could just look at myself made me realize that I've also been neglecting myself and it was time to stop.

It was my turn to treat myself the way I deserved.

I picked up the hot pink dress and pulled it over my head and brushed it down with my hands as I noticed it fitted me perfectly. It was tight around my breast, making them almost pool over the top and my natural curves were prominent through the clutching material.

I pulled all of my hair to one side and continued to examine myself, and as time went on, I couldn't help but smile. It's been a while since I felt good in the clothes I wore and the pink complimented my brown skin beautifully. I couldn't believe that I actually looked good. It's been awhile since I've worn a dress like this, so to see my body in something so revealing made me feel sexy.

"Navehya, what's taking you so damn lo–" I heard Savannah call as she opened the door

Her jaw dropped too as she saw the dress on me and instantly dropped all of the hangers that were in her arms.

"Oh my fucking gosh Navehya, you're so beautiful. You are so going to get laid tonight!"

Her comment made my smile broaden as my shoulders relaxed completely. Compliments from her always made a glow take over my facial features and my heart to swell, especially since I never received compliments often.

"Thank you Savannah. Do you like it? Does it fit me?" I asked wearily even though her face told me everything I needed to know

"Girl the dress is the perfect fit and I love it. You look amazing." She gushed and I felt a new feeling wash over me

I didn't know what it was but I adored it.

"Okay so the clothes part is finished. Now we need to do your makeup and hair." She enthused and my eyes widened when I looked behind her to see a variety of different wigs and multiple pallets of makeup

This was going to be a long night.

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Savannah and I were finally finished playing dress up and now we were turning off the lights of the mansion so we could leave. We opted for taking the white Jeep I bought myself earlier on in the year and that I was going to drive to and from since we knew she'd end up drinking more out of the both of us. I was always more cautious than her.

Once we hopped in the Jeep, we checked the mirrors again and made sure everything we needed was in the back seat. We both brought an extra pair of sandals since we were wearing black strappy stilettos that already had the heel of my right foot aching.

"Hey which club are we going to Savannah?" I asked once I reversed out the driveway and turned the headlights on

I knew there were a dozen of options we could choose from since Manhattan had a club or party on almost every block, but since I haven't been to one in ages I assumed Savannah would know the perfect place. I was right.

"The one down the street, Sunshine" She responded as she reapplied her clear colored lip gloss

I shook my head since I should've known that and started the drive down the streets and focused on the road ahead of me. Once the single laned road started to expand, I saw more orange street lights brightening up the darker areas of the city and a smile crept across my face. I always loved the scenery at night time since the stars would only add a tinch of beauty and sparkle into the sky.

After a few minutes, we finally arrived at the club, and I quickly noticed that it was packed. The parking lot was filled with cars, some expensive some regular, and the entrance was filled with a crowd of people.

After we pulled into the lot and looked around for a parking spot, we eventually found one and Savannah smiled happily knowing she was the reason why I'm finally creeping out of my shell. We both got out of the car after we freshened up and when I looked ahead of me, I saw Savannah sneakily making her way to the back door. One of the security guards were waiting on her.

I could tell she's been here a lot.

She turned over her shoulder and waved her hand to me and I ran towards her before anyone could tell what we were doing. It wasn't technically illegal, but I also didn't want any unnecessary drama.

As we walked in with the security guard's guidance, my breath caught in my throat seeing all of the people who were most likely in their early through late twenties. Some of them turned over their shoulder once they heard the door open, but the majority of them either pretended they didn't hear us or purely didn't care.

What really caught my attention though was the drunk teenagers dancing and making out on top of the tables and my eyebrows furrowed. I could never be that bold or carefree.

I felt Savannah grab my hand and I looked over to her, my nerves instantly calming. She smiled softly and led me through the loud music and crowd of people to the bar and I quickly noticed how fast the bartenders were basically running left and right to prepare drinks and take orders. Another thing I couldn't see myself doing.

We finally make it to the bar, but before we could even order, a couple comes out of nowhere and leans against the counter to start making out. The sight made me cringe and I immediately turned my body while wondering if the bartenders had to witness this everyday, but they didn't even seemed fazed as they continued to pace themselves frantically.

"Hey, you okay?" I barely heard Savannah's yelling voice over the music from beside me

I turned my attention to her and slightly grimaced and she laughed looking over my shoulder to see the couple still making out.

She nodded and then turned around to the curly haired bartender and ordered the both of us two small shots. The gesture appealed me since I was still weary of drinking, knowing how I could get if I drunk too much. We tinked glasses with each other and downed them quickly and I felt the burning liquid cascade down to my lungs. The action took a toll on me since I haven't drunk in a while and I stuck my tongue out in hopes of getting rid of the burn.

Savannah laughed and hummed at me and when we placed our glasses down, she grabbed my wrist and pulled me to the dance floor. The music was filled with beats that could've been heard from outside and they made booming vibrations through the walls and floors. The feeling that was surging through me was new and refreshing and I felt myself relax as I let the music and alcohol consume me.

Though I've never been the one to dance, especially provocatively, seeing Savannah dancing beside me wanted me to finally let loose and only focus on this moment. I was tired of being stuck up and alone all the time and it was high time for me to enjoy my life while I was still young.

Honestly, this change was just what I needed.

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Honestly, I think this chapter might be one of my favorites. It's amazing to allow Navehya to slowly but surely crawl out of her comfort zone and I hope it proves a point that change isn't always a had thing.

Anyways, enough of my rambling, I hope you liked the chapter!

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-Imacrazyprincess❤